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Chimney survey in Kingsnorth, Medway
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching in Kingsnorth, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Mortar washing out of the joints
How a chimney survey works in Kingsnorth
Our survey covers the structure of the stack and its weathering details. It is not a flue inspection, a sweep or a gas safety check. If you use a fire or a gas appliance, the flue should be checked by a sweep or a Gas Safe registered engineer as appropriate. We’ll tell you if we see anything that suggests they should take a look. If you’ve noticed a chimney out of line and worn or missing pointing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney pots and cowls alike.
In a village or hamlet like Kingsnorth, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Kingsnorth (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Questions from Kingsnorth
How do I find out if my home in Kingsnorth is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I let a flat near Gillingham (Kent) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Kingsnorth
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Kingsnorth, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you let a flat or house near Gillingham (Kent) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Kingsnorth is about 4 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. We survey roofs in Kingsnorth and the rest of Medway. Our area takes in places right across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in ME3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Jetty Road and Jacob's Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Kingsnorth: Tunbridge Hill (1 mile north), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles west) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
Around Kingsnorth
The closest station to Kingsnorth is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Kingsnorth includes Bishop Saltings.
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the chimney stack as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, a little longer where there are several stacks. Rural addresses near Kingsnorth can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know how many stacks there are and any damp or problems you’ve noticed.
- Each chimney is viewed from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the stack in the loft and the chimney breasts for damp.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
If a stack seems to lean, do not leave it. We record its condition and recommend a structural engineer where needed, so you know where you stand. For an older or listed building in a place like Kingsnorth, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Kingsnorth
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
Do you need a chimney survey in Kingsnorth?
Many chimneys are no longer used. A stack sealed without ventilation can trap damp. Damp patches can appear on chimney breasts even when nothing is leaking.
Look out for signs like these:
- Mortar washing out of the joints
- Flaunching that has broken away
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
- Signs that a stack is leaning
If you look after a building like The Hundred of Hoo Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Use a Gas Safe registered engineer for gas appliances
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. With the same list in front of each contractor, comparing quotes is simpler.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Places near Kingsnorth
Other services in Kingsnorth
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
Damaged pots are a safety concern as well as a leak risk. We record their condition with photos.
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. Any spalling is noted with photos.